I have been having problems with multiple release clips on my Scotty 1106s. These are the yellow release clips that have a close-pin type head on them. I don't believe that it is a bad clip or defect because I have had this problem on different clips and the clips are practically brand new (bought last winter). When I send my downrigger down (ONLY SOME TIMES) does it release on the way down when there is relatively no tension on the clip. Other times, it releases once I put the rod in the older after 10 seconds or so. I have taken the downrigger down slow and quick and it does it in both instances. I have been putting the line deep in the release clip so I know that isn't an issue. the only thing that has worked for me is to go dead slow when I am releasing the downrigger and give out ungodly amounts of line so there is no tension on the clip and then tighten up as i go. This problem seems to come and go. I clean my clips when I bring them up as I have been running through jellyfish at times. But I just can't figure this problem out. Any ideas? I know there are some smart guys on this forum! Any suggestions?
Scotty Downrigger release clip problem
- Thread starter Cornfed
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Charter Tofino
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try the power clips(i think) neon green end. i had the same problem with your type of clip and had no problems Since switching over
Charter Tofino
Well-Known Member
try the power clips(i think) neon green end. i had the same problem with your type of clip and had no problems Since switching over
Fish Nutz
Member
Sorry Cornfed I blew right by the model you were using, i've never used those clips all i have used is the powergrip ones http://www.scotty.com/marine/products/product/releases/powerGrips.html I ahven't had a problem with these yet and they ahve the adjustment I mentioned in my first post. By giving them a pinch I mean just squeezing the part of the clip where u insert the line....I don't know if it helps at all I was just told by someone else to do it so I do.
KYTU
KYTU
Fish Nutz
Member
Sorry Cornfed I blew right by the model you were using, i've never used those clips all i have used is the powergrip ones http://www.scotty.com/marine/products/product/releases/powerGrips.html I ahven't had a problem with these yet and they ahve the adjustment I mentioned in my first post. By giving them a pinch I mean just squeezing the part of the clip where u insert the line....I don't know if it helps at all I was just told by someone else to do it so I do.
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leftyodoul
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A couple of seasons ago I was using some Smelly Jelly on my spoons and pretty soon it was on my hands and just about everywhere else. Once it got on the pads of my clips I couldn't keep a line in the water! Had to go in and clean all of my gear. Won't make that mistake again.
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leftyodoul
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A couple of seasons ago I was using some Smelly Jelly on my spoons and pretty soon it was on my hands and just about everywhere else. Once it got on the pads of my clips I couldn't keep a line in the water! Had to go in and clean all of my gear. Won't make that mistake again.
Yea...Sorry I was not clear in my description. I have the powergrips. I might have to rough the surfaces up just a little with fine fine grit sandpaper. I wiped them off, and sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. I am thinking the jellyfish were a contributing problem. I used the smelljelly too! That could be it. You know what I bet it is...I bet it is the jellyfish not on the clip but on the LINE!!! I haven't been wiping that off. I will try it and see if that makes a difference. BTW - I run 20 lb mono. I think it is Berkely line...pretty common stuff. I will let you guys know how that goes.
